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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.61, 359.55 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.61, 359.55 and 162.33 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.61 : 359.55 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.61/359.55 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.61x = 359.55 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.61x = 58,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,365.75/260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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