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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.51, 359.24 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.51, 359.24 and 162.23 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.51 : 359.24 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.51/359.24 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.51x = 359.24 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.51x = 58,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,276.90/260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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