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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.43, 357.91 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.43, 357.91 and 166.16 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.43 : 357.91 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.43/357.91 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.43x = 357.91 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.43x = 59,469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,469.10/259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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