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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.50, 358.05 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.50, 358.05 and 161.34 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 358.05 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/358.05 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 358.05 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 57,767.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,767.79/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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