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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.08, 393.90 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.08, 393.90 and 166.24 is: 248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.08 : 393.90 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.08/393.90 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.08x = 393.90 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.08x = 65,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,481.94/263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.91

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