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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 388.42 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 388.42 and 172.86 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 388.42 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/388.42 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 388.42 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 67,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,142.28/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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