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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 357.75 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 357.75 and 181.50 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 357.75 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/357.75 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 357.75 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 64,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,931.63/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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