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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 359.55 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 359.55 and 162.31 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 359.55 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/359.55 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 359.55 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 58,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,358.56/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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