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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.65, 358.25 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.65, 358.25 and 161.33 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.65 : 358.25 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.65/358.25 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.65x = 358.25 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.65x = 57,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,793.87/259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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