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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 386.83 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 386.83 and 166.52 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 386.83 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/386.83 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 386.83 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 64,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,414.93/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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