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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 389.71 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 389.71 and 168.83 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 389.71 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/389.71 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 389.71 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 65,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,796.66/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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