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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 357.58 and 165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 357.58 and 165.91 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 357.58 = 165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/357.58 = 165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 357.58 × 165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 59,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326.10/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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