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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 358.12 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 358.12 and 161.44 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 358.12 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/358.12 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 358.12 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 57,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,816.21/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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