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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 357.52 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 357.52 and 159.52 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 357.52 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/357.52 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 357.52 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 57,029.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,029.01/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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