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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.61, 358.21 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.61, 358.21 and 161.31 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.61 : 358.21 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.61/358.21 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.61x = 358.21 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.61x = 57,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,782.45/259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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