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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.63, 357.96 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.63, 357.96 and 166.22 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.63 : 357.96 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.63/357.96 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.63x = 357.96 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.63x = 59,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,500.11/259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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