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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.99, 360.28 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.99, 360.28 and 162.73 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.99 : 360.28 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.99/360.28 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.99x = 360.28 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.99x = 58,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,628.36/260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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