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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.67, 389.19 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.67, 389.19 and 168.55 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.67 : 389.19 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.67/389.19 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.67x = 389.19 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.67x = 65,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,597.97/259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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