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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 388.49 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 388.49 and 168.04 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 388.49 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/388.49 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 388.49 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 65,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,279.08/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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