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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.08, 761.96 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.08, 761.96 and 166 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.08 : 761.96 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.08/761.96 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.08x = 761.96 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.08x = 126,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,485.36/508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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