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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 359.24 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 359.24 and 162.16 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 359.24 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/359.24 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 359.24 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 58,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,254.36/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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