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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.49, 358.22 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.49, 358.22 and 166.36 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.49 : 358.22 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.49/358.22 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.49x = 358.22 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.49x = 59,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593.10/259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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