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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 359.93 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 359.93 and 162.56 is: 224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 359.93 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/359.93 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 359.93 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 58,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,510.22/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.29

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