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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 358.73 and 166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 358.73 and 166.89 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 358.73 = 166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/358.73 = 166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 358.73 × 166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 59,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,868.45/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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