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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 538.77 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 538.77 and 166.75 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 538.77 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/538.77 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 538.77 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 89,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,839.90/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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