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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 389.25 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 389.25 and 162.03 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 389.25 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/389.25 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 389.25 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 63,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,070.18/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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