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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.36, 394.35 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.36, 394.35 and 166.78 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.36 : 394.35 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.36/394.35 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.36x = 394.35 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.36x = 65,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,769.69/262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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