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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 358.49 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 358.49 and 160.22 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 358.49 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/358.49 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 358.49 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 57,437.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,437.27/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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