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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.65, 389.61 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.65, 389.61 and 173.05 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.65 : 389.61 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.65/389.61 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.65x = 389.61 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.65x = 67,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,421.04/259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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