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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 538.10 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 538.10 and 166.22 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 538.10 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/538.10 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 538.10 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 89,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,442.10/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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