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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 388.69 and 156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 388.69 and 156.73 is: 234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 388.69 = 156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/388.69 = 156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 388.69 × 156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 60,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,919.38/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.68

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