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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 358.14 and 166.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 358.14 and 166.21 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 358.14 = 166.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/358.14 = 166.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 358.14 × 166.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 59,526.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,526.45/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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