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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.71, 359.50 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.71, 359.50 and 162.44 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.71 : 359.50 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.71/359.50 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.71x = 359.50 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.71x = 58,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,397.18/260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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