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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 389.73 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 389.73 and 115.46 is: 173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 389.73 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/389.73 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 389.73 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 44,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998.23/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.31

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