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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 356.92 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 356.92 and 176.01 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 356.92 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/356.92 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 356.92 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 62,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,821.49/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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