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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.34, 596.13 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.34, 596.13 and 166.19 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.34 : 596.13 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.34/596.13 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.34x = 596.13 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.34x = 99,067.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,067.24/397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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