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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 539.22 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 539.22 and 166.68 is: 250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 539.22 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/539.22 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 539.22 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 89,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,877.19/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.24

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