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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.83, 359.82 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.83, 359.82 and 162.57 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.83 : 359.82 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.83/359.82 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.83x = 359.82 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.83x = 58,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,497.29/260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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