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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 358.41 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 358.41 and 161.56 is: 223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 358.41 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/358.41 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 358.41 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 57,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,904.72/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.00

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