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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 389.16 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 389.16 and 168.26 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 389.16 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/389.16 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 389.16 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 65,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,478.12/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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