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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 358.94 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 358.94 and 161.92 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 358.94 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/358.94 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 358.94 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 58,119.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,119.56/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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