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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 358.01 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 358.01 and 161.13 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 358.01 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/358.01 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 358.01 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 57,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,687.29/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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