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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 388.68 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 388.68 and 163 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 388.68 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/388.68 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 388.68 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 63,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,354.84/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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