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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.53, 388.75 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.53, 388.75 and 162.87 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.53 : 388.75 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.53/388.75 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.53x = 388.75 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.53x = 63,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,315.71/259.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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