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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 357.21 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 357.21 and 165.85 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 357.21 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/357.21 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 357.21 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 59,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,242.39/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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