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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 386.73 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 386.73 and 166.77 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 386.73 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/386.73 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 386.73 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 64,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,494.96/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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