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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.17, 538.89 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.17, 538.89 and 166.75 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.17 : 538.89 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.17/538.89 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.17x = 538.89 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.17x = 89,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,859.91/359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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