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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.13, 597.33 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.13, 597.33 and 166.92 is: 250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.13 : 597.33 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.13/597.33 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.13x = 597.33 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.13x = 99,706.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,706.32/398.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.44

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