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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.80, 389.29 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.80, 389.29 and 168.30 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.80 : 389.29 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.80/389.29 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.80x = 389.29 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.80x = 65,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,517.51/259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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