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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 358.16 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 358.16 and 161.29 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 358.16 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/358.16 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 358.16 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 57,767.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,767.63/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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