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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.60, 359.47 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.60, 359.47 and 162.29 is: 223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.60 : 359.47 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.60/359.47 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.60x = 359.47 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.60x = 58,338.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,338.39/260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.86

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