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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.89, 538.53 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.89, 538.53 and 166.50 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.89 : 538.53 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.89/538.53 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.89x = 538.53 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.89x = 89,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,665.25/358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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