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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.51, 358.15 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.51, 358.15 and 161.30 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.51 : 358.15 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.51/358.15 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.51x = 358.15 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.51x = 57,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,769.60/259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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