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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 387.28 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 387.28 and 166.83 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 387.28 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/387.28 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 387.28 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 64,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,611.95/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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