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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 388.50 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 388.50 and 176.91 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 388.50 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/388.50 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 388.50 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 68,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,729.54/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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