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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.18, 388.77 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.18, 388.77 and 173.07 is: 259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.18 : 388.77 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.18/388.77 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.18x = 388.77 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.18x = 67,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,284.42/259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.61

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