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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.73, 359.93 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.73, 359.93 and 162.55 is: 224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.73 : 359.93 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.73/359.93 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.73x = 359.93 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.73x = 58,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,506.62/260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.40

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