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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 358.01 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 358.01 and 166.29 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 358.01 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/358.01 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 358.01 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 59,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532.65/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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