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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.45, 389.18 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.45, 389.18 and 115.17 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 389.18 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/389.18 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 389.18 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 44,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,822.55/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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