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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.09, 358.89 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.09, 358.89 and 160.56 is: 221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.09 : 358.89 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.09/358.89 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.09x = 358.89 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.09x = 57,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,623.38/260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.55

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