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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 357.56 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 357.56 and 161.04 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 357.56 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/357.56 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 357.56 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 57,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,581.46/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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