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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.28, 357.86 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.28, 357.86 and 166 is: 229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.28 : 357.86 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.28/357.86 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.28x = 357.86 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.28x = 59,404.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,404.76/259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.11

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