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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 358.55 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 358.55 and 161.52 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 358.55 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/358.55 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 358.55 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 57,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,913.00/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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