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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 358.07 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 358.07 and 166.23 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 358.07 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/358.07 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 358.07 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 59,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,521.14/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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