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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 388.78 and 161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 388.78 and 161.71 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 388.78 = 161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/388.78 = 161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 388.78 × 161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 62,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,869.61/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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