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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.88, 393.60 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.88, 393.60 and 166.28 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.88 : 393.60 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.88/393.60 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.88x = 393.60 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.88x = 65,447.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,447.81/261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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