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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.81, 596.62 and 166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.81, 596.62 and 166.69 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.81 : 596.62 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.81/596.62 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.81x = 596.62 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.81x = 99,450.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,450.59/397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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