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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 356.76 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 356.76 and 181.44 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 356.76 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/356.76 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 356.76 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 64,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,730.53/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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