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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.91, 359.82 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.91, 359.82 and 162.68 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.91 : 359.82 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.91/359.82 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.91x = 359.82 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.91x = 58,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,533.72/260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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