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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 357.62 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 357.62 and 180.48 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 357.62 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/357.62 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 357.62 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 64,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,542.36/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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