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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.91, 597.07 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.91, 597.07 and 166.82 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.91 : 597.07 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.91/597.07 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.91x = 597.07 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.91x = 99,603.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,603.22/397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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