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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 358.10 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 358.10 and 161.18 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 358.10 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/358.10 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 358.10 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 57,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,718.65/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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