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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 359.61 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 359.61 and 162.28 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 359.61 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/359.61 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 359.61 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 58,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,357.35/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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