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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 388.75 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 388.75 and 168.02 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 388.75 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/388.75 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 388.75 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 65,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,315.41/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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