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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.94, 358.74 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.94, 358.74 and 161.70 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.94 : 358.74 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.94/358.74 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.94x = 358.74 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.94x = 58,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,008.26/259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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