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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 357.78 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 357.78 and 161.11 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 357.78 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/357.78 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 357.78 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 57,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,641.94/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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