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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 538.05 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 538.05 and 166.34 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 538.05 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/538.05 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 538.05 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 89,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,499.24/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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