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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.05, 388.53 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.05, 388.53 and 168.39 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.05 : 388.53 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.05/388.53 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.05x = 388.53 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.05x = 65,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,424.57/259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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