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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.31, 359.20 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.31, 359.20 and 162.03 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.31 : 359.20 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.31/359.20 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.31x = 359.20 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.31x = 58,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,202.73/260.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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