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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.67, 358.26 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.67, 358.26 and 161.39 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.67 : 358.26 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.67/358.26 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.67x = 358.26 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.67x = 57,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,819.87/259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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