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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 388.49 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 388.49 and 112.84 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 388.49 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/388.49 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 388.49 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 43,835.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,835.27/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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