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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.03, 358.85 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.03, 358.85 and 161.75 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.03 : 358.85 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.03/358.85 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.03x = 358.85 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.03x = 58,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,043.99/260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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