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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 389.44 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 389.44 and 168.46 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 389.44 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/389.44 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 389.44 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 65,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,605.06/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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