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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 358.28 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 358.28 and 166.37 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 358.28 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/358.28 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 358.28 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 59,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,604.42/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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