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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.90, 358.34 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.90, 358.34 and 166.48 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.90 : 358.34 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.90/358.34 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.90x = 358.34 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.90x = 59,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,656.03/259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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