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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 357.93 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 357.93 and 161.13 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 357.93 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/357.93 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 357.93 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 57,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,673.26/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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