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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 389.44 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 389.44 and 168.48 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 389.44 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/389.44 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 389.44 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 65,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,612.85/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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