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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.23, 357.57 and 161.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.23, 357.57 and 161.00 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.23 : 357.57 = 161.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.23/357.57 = 161.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.23x = 357.57 × 161.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.23x = 57,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,566.98/259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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