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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 358.20 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 358.20 and 161.32 is: 222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 358.20 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/358.20 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 358.20 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 57,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,784.82/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.63

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