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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 394.87 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 394.87 and 166.08 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 394.87 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/394.87 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 394.87 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 65,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,580.01/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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