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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 389.35 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 389.35 and 168.40 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 389.35 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/389.35 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 389.35 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 65,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,566.54/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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