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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.72, 358.43 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.72, 358.43 and 160.16 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.72 : 358.43 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.72/358.43 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.72x = 358.43 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.72x = 57,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,403.56/259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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