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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 357.98 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 357.98 and 166.28 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 357.98 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/357.98 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 357.98 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 59,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,522.29/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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