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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.22, 387.06 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.22, 387.06 and 166.78 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.22 : 387.06 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.22/387.06 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.22x = 387.06 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.22x = 64,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,553.87/258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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