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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 358.11 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 358.11 and 161.28 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 358.11 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/358.11 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 358.11 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 57,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,755.98/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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