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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 388.74 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 388.74 and 176.57 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 388.74 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/388.74 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 388.74 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 68,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,639.82/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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