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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.04, 591.32 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.04, 591.32 and 166.04 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.04 : 591.32 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.04/591.32 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.04x = 591.32 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.04x = 98,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,182.77/394.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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