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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 358.74 and 161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 358.74 and 161.87 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 358.74 = 161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/358.74 = 161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 358.74 × 161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 58,067.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,067.45/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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