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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 388.02 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 388.02 and 161.22 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 388.02 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/388.02 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 388.02 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 62,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,556.58/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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