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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 389.07 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 389.07 and 163.13 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 389.07 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/389.07 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 389.07 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 63,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,467.04/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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