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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 357.63 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 357.63 and 176.17 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 357.63 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/357.63 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 357.63 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 63,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,003.68/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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