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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.98, 538.47 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.98, 538.47 and 166.50 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.98 : 538.47 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.98/538.47 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.98x = 538.47 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.98x = 89,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,655.26/358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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