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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 388.62 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 388.62 and 168.27 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 388.62 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/388.62 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 388.62 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 65,393.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,393.09/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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