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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 389.91 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 389.91 and 115.58 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 389.91 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/389.91 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 389.91 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 45,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,065.80/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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