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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 388.68 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 388.68 and 163.02 is: 244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 388.68 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/388.68 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 388.68 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 63,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,362.61/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.27

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