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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 357.70 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 357.70 and 165.99 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 357.70 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/357.70 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 357.70 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 59,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,372.38/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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