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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 357.35 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 357.35 and 180.24 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 357.35 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/357.35 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 357.35 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 64,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,407.86/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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