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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 358.32 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 358.32 and 166.65 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 358.32 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/358.32 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 358.32 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 59,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,712.24/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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