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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 357.41 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 357.41 and 180.63 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 357.41 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/357.41 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 357.41 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 64,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,559.42/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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