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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.89, 359.69 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.89, 359.69 and 162.48 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.89 : 359.69 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.89/359.69 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.89x = 359.69 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.89x = 58,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,442.43/260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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