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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 392.48 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 392.48 and 166.16 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 392.48 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/392.48 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 392.48 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 65,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,214.48/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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