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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 358.44 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 358.44 and 161.48 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 358.44 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/358.44 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 358.44 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 57,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,881.48/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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