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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.97, 358.37 and 166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.97, 358.37 and 166.69 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.97 : 358.37 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.97/358.37 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.97x = 358.37 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.97x = 59,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,734.97/259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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