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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.78, 596.48 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.78, 596.48 and 166.48 is: 249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.78 : 596.48 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.78/596.48 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.78x = 596.48 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.78x = 99,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,301.99/397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.64

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