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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.57, 538.08 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.57, 538.08 and 166.20 is: 249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.57 : 538.08 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.57/538.08 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.57x = 538.08 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.57x = 89,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,428.90/358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.40

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