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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 357.63 and 165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 357.63 and 165.91 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 357.63 = 165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/357.63 = 165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 357.63 × 165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 59,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,334.39/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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