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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 388.48 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 388.48 and 168.02 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 388.48 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/388.48 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 388.48 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 65,272.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,272.41/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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