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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.45, 357.82 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.45, 357.82 and 166.17 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 357.82 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/357.82 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 357.82 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 59,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,458.80/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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