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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.21, 357.69 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.21, 357.69 and 161.02 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.21 : 357.69 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.21/357.69 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.21x = 357.69 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.21x = 57,595.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,595.24/259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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