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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.89, 359.84 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.89, 359.84 and 162.68 is: 224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.89 : 359.84 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.89/359.84 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.89x = 359.84 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.89x = 58,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,537.38/260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.38

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