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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.31, 357.75 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.31, 357.75 and 161.03 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.31 : 357.75 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.31/357.75 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.31x = 357.75 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.31x = 57,609.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,609.38/259.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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