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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.94, 358.39 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.94, 358.39 and 166.53 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.94 : 358.39 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.94/358.39 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.94x = 358.39 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.94x = 59,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,682.69/259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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