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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.00, 357.21 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.00, 357.21 and 176.18 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.00 : 357.21 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.00/357.21 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.00x = 357.21 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.00x = 62,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,931.47/259.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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