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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 538.14 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 538.14 and 166.28 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 538.14 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/538.14 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 538.14 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 89,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,481.92/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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