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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 359.28 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 359.28 and 162.12 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 359.28 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/359.28 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 359.28 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 58,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,246.47/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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