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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 358.64 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 358.64 and 166.68 is: 229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 358.64 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/358.64 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 358.64 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 59,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,778.12/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.95

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