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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.13, 357.44 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.13, 357.44 and 176.19 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.13 : 357.44 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.13/357.44 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.13x = 357.44 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.13x = 62,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,976.47/259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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