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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 388.58 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 388.58 and 166.68 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 388.58 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/388.58 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 388.58 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 64,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,767.68/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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