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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 359.40 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 359.40 and 162.08 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 359.40 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/359.40 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 359.40 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 58,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,251.55/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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