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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 538.16 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 538.16 and 166.24 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 538.16 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/538.16 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 538.16 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 89,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,463.72/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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