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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 359.30 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 359.30 and 162.06 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 359.30 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/359.30 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 359.30 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 58,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,228.16/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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