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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.35, 359.18 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.35, 359.18 and 159.37 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.35 : 359.18 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.35/359.18 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.35x = 359.18 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.35x = 57,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,242.52/260.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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