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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.92, 360.10 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.92, 360.10 and 162.76 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.92 : 360.10 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.92/360.10 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.92x = 360.10 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.92x = 58,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,609.88/260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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