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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 388.92 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 388.92 and 163.14 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 388.92 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/388.92 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 388.92 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 63,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,448.41/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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