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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.07, 388.50 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.07, 388.50 and 166.38 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.07 : 388.50 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.07/388.50 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.07x = 388.50 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.07x = 64,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,637.64/259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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