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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.23, 357.39 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.23, 357.39 and 176.19 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.23 : 357.39 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.23/357.39 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.23x = 357.39 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.23x = 62,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,970.71/259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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