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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 389.21 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 389.21 and 166.80 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 389.21 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/389.21 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 389.21 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 64,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,920.85/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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