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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 389.16 and 163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 389.16 and 163.21 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 389.16 = 163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/389.16 = 163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 389.16 × 163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 63,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,514.80/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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