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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.73, 359.63 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.73, 359.63 and 162.32 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.73 : 359.63 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.73/359.63 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.73x = 359.63 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.73x = 58,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,372.53/260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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