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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 537.76 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 537.76 and 166.12 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 537.76 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/537.76 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 537.76 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 89,332.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,332.69/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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