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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.62, 596.64 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.62, 596.64 and 166.46 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.62 : 596.64 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.62/596.64 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.62x = 596.64 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.62x = 99,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,316.69/397.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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