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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.51, 358.26 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.51, 358.26 and 166.31 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.51 : 358.26 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.51/358.26 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.51x = 358.26 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.51x = 59,582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,582.22/259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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