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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 359.18 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 359.18 and 162.03 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 359.18 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/359.18 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 359.18 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 58,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,197.94/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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