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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 389.43 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 389.43 and 163.50 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 389.43 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/389.43 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 389.43 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 63,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,671.81/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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