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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.18, 357.51 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.18, 357.51 and 160.86 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.18 : 357.51 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.18/357.51 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.18x = 357.51 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.18x = 57,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,509.06/259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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