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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 357.72 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 357.72 and 176.40 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 357.72 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/357.72 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 357.72 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 63,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,101.81/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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