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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 596.45 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 596.45 and 166.74 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 596.45 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/596.45 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 596.45 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 99,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,452.07/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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