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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 357.91 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 357.91 and 181.66 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 357.91 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/357.91 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 357.91 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 65,017.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,017.93/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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