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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.09, 357.59 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.09, 357.59 and 176.15 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.09 : 357.59 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.09/357.59 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.09x = 357.59 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.09x = 62,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,988.15/259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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