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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.98, 387.61 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.98, 387.61 and 166.48 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.98 : 387.61 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.98/387.61 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.98x = 387.61 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.98x = 64,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,527.93/258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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