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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 356.94 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 356.94 and 181.26 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 356.94 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/356.94 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 356.94 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 64,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698.94/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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