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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 388.18 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 388.18 and 162.50 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 388.18 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/388.18 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 388.18 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 63,079.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,079.25/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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