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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.95, 358.79 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.95, 358.79 and 161.65 is: 223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.95 : 358.79 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.95/358.79 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.95x = 358.79 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.95x = 57,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,996.61/259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.11

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