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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 360.06 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 360.06 and 162.73 is: 224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 360.06 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/360.06 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 360.06 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 58,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,590.76/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.60

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