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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.39, 596.14 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.39, 596.14 and 166.44 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.39 : 596.14 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.39/596.14 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.39x = 596.14 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.39x = 99,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,219.22/397.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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