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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 358.56 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 358.56 and 161.61 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 358.56 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/358.56 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 358.56 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 57,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,946.88/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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