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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.08, 597.35 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.08, 597.35 and 166.95 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.08 : 597.35 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.08/597.35 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.08x = 597.35 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.08x = 99,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,729.06/398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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