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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.33, 386.97 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.33, 386.97 and 166.68 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.33 : 386.97 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.33/386.97 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.33x = 386.97 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.33x = 64,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,500.16/258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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