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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 357.46 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 357.46 and 180.63 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 357.46 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/357.46 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 357.46 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 64,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,567.55/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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