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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 357.77 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 357.77 and 174.14 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 357.77 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/357.77 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 357.77 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 62,303.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,303.40/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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