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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 357.66 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 357.66 and 181.32 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 357.66 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/357.66 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 357.66 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 64,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,850.91/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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