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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.57, 359.48 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.57, 359.48 and 162.36 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.57 : 359.48 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.57/359.48 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.57x = 359.48 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.57x = 58,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,364.36/260.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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