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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.67, 358.40 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.67, 358.40 and 166.49 is: 229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.67 : 358.40 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.67/358.40 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.67x = 358.40 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.67x = 59,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,667.39/259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.79

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