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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.42, 359.44 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.42, 359.44 and 162.20 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.42 : 359.44 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.42/359.44 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.42x = 359.44 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.42x = 58,301.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,301.66/260.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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