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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.75, 358.16 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.75, 358.16 and 166.51 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.75 : 358.16 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.75/358.16 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.75x = 358.16 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.75x = 59,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,637.22/259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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