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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.06, 388.25 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.06, 388.25 and 112.64 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.06 : 388.25 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.06/388.25 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.06x = 388.25 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.06x = 43,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,732.48/259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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