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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.84, 389.80 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.84, 389.80 and 164.32 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.84 : 389.80 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.84/389.80 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.84x = 389.80 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.84x = 64,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,051.94/259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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