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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 388.41 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 388.41 and 114.57 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 388.41 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/388.41 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 388.41 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 44,500.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,500.13/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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