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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.24, 359.21 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.24, 359.21 and 161.94 is: 223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.24 : 359.21 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.24/359.21 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.24x = 359.21 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.24x = 58,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,169.66/260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.52

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