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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 358.87 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 358.87 and 161.88 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 358.87 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/358.87 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 358.87 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 58,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,093.88/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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