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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.83, 386.81 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.83, 386.81 and 166.43 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.83 : 386.81 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.83/386.81 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.83x = 386.81 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.83x = 64,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,376.79/257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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