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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.81, 359.80 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.81, 359.80 and 162.60 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.81 : 359.80 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.81/359.80 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.81x = 359.80 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.81x = 58,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,503.48/260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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