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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.24, 389.20 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.24, 389.20 and 168.34 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.24 : 389.20 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.24/389.20 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.24x = 389.20 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.24x = 65,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,517.93/259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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