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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.43, 389.53 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.43, 389.53 and 162.35 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.43 : 389.53 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.43/389.53 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.43x = 389.53 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.43x = 63,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,237.84/259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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