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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 357.53 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 357.53 and 176.13 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 357.53 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/357.53 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 357.53 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 62,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,970.88/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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