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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 358.29 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 358.29 and 154.70 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 358.29 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/358.29 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 358.29 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 55,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,427.46/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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