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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 387.74 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 387.74 and 161.52 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 387.74 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/387.74 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 387.74 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 62,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,628.17/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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