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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.71, 359.59 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.71, 359.59 and 161.07 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.71 : 359.59 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.71/359.59 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.71x = 359.59 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.71x = 57,918.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,918.36/260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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