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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 357.71 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 357.71 and 161.18 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 357.71 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/357.71 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 357.71 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 57,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,655.70/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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