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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.30, 357.82 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.30, 357.82 and 161.09 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.30 : 357.82 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.30/357.82 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.30x = 357.82 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.30x = 57,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,640.37/259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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