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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 358.58 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 358.58 and 161.63 is: 223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 358.58 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/358.58 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 358.58 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 57,957.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,957.29/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.04

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