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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 389.70 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 389.70 and 162.48 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 389.70 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/389.70 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 389.70 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 63,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,318.46/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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