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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.77, 396.09 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.77, 396.09 and 166.48 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.77 : 396.09 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.77/396.09 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.77x = 396.09 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.77x = 65,940.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,940.07/263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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