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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.05, 358.93 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.05, 358.93 and 161.88 is: 223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.05 : 358.93 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.05/358.93 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.05x = 358.93 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.05x = 58,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,103.59/260.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.43

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