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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 358.85 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 358.85 and 166.77 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 358.85 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/358.85 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 358.85 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 59,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,845.41/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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