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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.62, 394.48 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.62, 394.48 and 166.50 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.62 : 394.48 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.62/394.48 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.62x = 394.48 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.62x = 65,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,680.92/262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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