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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 389.17 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 389.17 and 156.57 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 389.17 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/389.17 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 389.17 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 60,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,931.08/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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