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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.37, 359.39 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.37, 359.39 and 162.15 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.37 : 359.39 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.37/359.39 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.37x = 359.39 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.37x = 58,274.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,274.28/260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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