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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 358.12 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 358.12 and 166.17 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 358.12 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/358.12 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 358.12 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 59,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,508.80/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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