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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 396.06 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 396.06 and 166.86 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 396.06 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/396.06 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 396.06 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 66,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,086.57/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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