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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 538.32 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 538.32 and 166.16 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 538.32 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/538.32 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 538.32 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 89,447.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,447.25/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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