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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.09, 538.23 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.09, 538.23 and 166.31 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.09 : 538.23 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.09/538.23 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.09x = 538.23 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.09x = 89,513.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,513.03/359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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