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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.62, 387.04 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.62, 387.04 and 166.50 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.62 : 387.04 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.62/387.04 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.62x = 387.04 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.62x = 64,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,442.16/257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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