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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 357.91 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 357.91 and 166.22 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 357.91 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/357.91 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 357.91 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 59,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,490.01/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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