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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 358.53 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 358.53 and 161.48 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 358.53 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/358.53 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 358.53 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 57,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,893.63/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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