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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 392.82 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 392.82 and 166.32 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 392.82 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/392.82 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 392.82 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 65,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,333.82/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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