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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 357.40 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 357.40 and 160.80 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 357.40 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/357.40 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 357.40 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 57,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,469.92/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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