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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 386.67 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 386.67 and 166.76 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 386.67 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/386.67 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 386.67 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 64,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,481.23/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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