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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 359 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 359 and 161.90 is: 223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 359 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/359 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 359 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 58,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,122.10/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.56

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