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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 358.08 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 358.08 and 161.32 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 358.08 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/358.08 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 358.08 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 57,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,765.47/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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