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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 358.02 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 358.02 and 161.25 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 358.02 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/358.02 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 358.02 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 57,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,730.73/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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