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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.00, 357.50 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.00, 357.50 and 159.45 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.00 : 357.50 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.00/357.50 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.00x = 357.50 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.00x = 57,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,002.43/259.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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