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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.93, 596.97 and 166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.93, 596.97 and 166.81 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.93 : 596.97 = 166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.93/596.97 = 166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.93x = 596.97 × 166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.93x = 99,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,580.57/397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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