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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.19, 357.68 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.19, 357.68 and 160.92 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.19 : 357.68 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.19/357.68 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.19x = 357.68 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.19x = 57,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,557.87/259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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