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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.05, 358.89 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.05, 358.89 and 161.82 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.05 : 358.89 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.05/358.89 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.05x = 358.89 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.05x = 58,075.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,075.43/260.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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