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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.33, 357.55 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.33, 357.55 and 160.91 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.33 : 357.55 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.33/357.55 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.33x = 357.55 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.33x = 57,534.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,534.21/259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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