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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 359.44 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 359.44 and 160.87 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 359.44 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/359.44 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 359.44 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 57,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,820.91/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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