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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 358.72 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 358.72 and 166.72 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 358.72 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/358.72 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 358.72 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 59,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,805.80/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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