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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 357.35 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 357.35 and 160.63 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 357.35 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/357.35 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 357.35 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 57,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,399.43/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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