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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.17, 358.88 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.17, 358.88 and 161.86 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.17 : 358.88 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.17/358.88 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.17x = 358.88 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.17x = 58,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,088.32/260.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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