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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.92, 356 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.92, 356 and 166.08 is: 229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.92 : 356 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.92/356 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.92x = 356 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.92x = 59,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,124.48/257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.24

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