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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.89, 596.89 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.89, 596.89 and 166.94 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.89 : 596.89 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.89/596.89 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.89x = 596.89 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.89x = 99,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,643.98/397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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