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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.80 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.80 and 166.87 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.80 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.80 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.80 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 66,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,213.44/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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