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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.50, 358.10 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.50, 358.10 and 159.90 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 358.10 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/358.10 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 358.10 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 57,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,260.19/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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