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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 359.18 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 359.18 and 160.72 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 359.18 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/359.18 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 359.18 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 57,726.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,726.91/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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