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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.14, 357.60 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.14, 357.60 and 165.75 is: 228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.14 : 357.60 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.14/357.60 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.14x = 357.60 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.14x = 59,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,272.20/259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.73

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