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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 394.58 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 394.58 and 166.11 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 394.58 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/394.58 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 394.58 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 65,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,542.85/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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