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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 389.11 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 389.11 and 113.42 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 389.11 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/389.11 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 389.11 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 44,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,132.86/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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