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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.60, 359.53 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.60, 359.53 and 162.27 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.60 : 359.53 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.60/359.53 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.60x = 359.53 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.60x = 58,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340.93/260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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