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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.53, 358.11 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.53, 358.11 and 166.38 is: 229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.53 : 358.11 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.53/358.11 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.53x = 358.11 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.53x = 59,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,582.34/259.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.58

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