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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.80, 385.93 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.80, 385.93 and 166.23 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.80 : 385.93 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.80/385.93 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.80x = 385.93 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.80x = 64,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153.14/257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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