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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.27, 389.03 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.27, 389.03 and 161.74 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.27 : 389.03 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.27/389.03 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.27x = 389.03 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.27x = 62,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923.09/259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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