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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 358.95 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 358.95 and 166.87 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 358.95 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/358.95 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 358.95 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 59,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,897.99/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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