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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 357.71 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 357.71 and 160.97 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 357.71 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/357.71 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 357.71 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 57,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,577.99/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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