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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.61, 389.52 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.61, 389.52 and 113.39 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.61 : 389.52 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.61/389.52 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.61x = 389.52 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.61x = 44,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,167.19/259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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