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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 358.17 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 358.17 and 166.28 is: 229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 358.17 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/358.17 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 358.17 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 59,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,554.72/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.44

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