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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.30, 538.72 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.30, 538.72 and 166.74 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.30 : 538.72 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.30/538.72 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.30x = 538.72 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.30x = 89,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,826.17/359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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