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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 396.18 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 396.18 and 166.83 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 396.18 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/396.18 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 396.18 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 66,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,094.71/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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