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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 389.91 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 389.91 and 113.66 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 389.91 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/389.91 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 389.91 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 44,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,317.17/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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