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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 387.12 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 387.12 and 166.97 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 387.12 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/387.12 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 387.12 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 64,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,635.49/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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