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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 358.99 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 358.99 and 160.70 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 358.99 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/358.99 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 358.99 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 57,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,687.50/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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