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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 389.30 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 389.30 and 168.36 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 389.30 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/389.30 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 389.30 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 65,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,542.55/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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