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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.42, 762.79 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.42, 762.79 and 166.66 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.42 : 762.79 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.42/762.79 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.42x = 762.79 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.42x = 127,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,126.58/508.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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