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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 538.22 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 538.22 and 166.60 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 538.22 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/538.22 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 538.22 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 89,667.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,667.45/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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