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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 359.72 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 359.72 and 162.50 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 359.72 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/359.72 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 359.72 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 58,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,454.50/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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