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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 357.63 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 357.63 and 176.28 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 357.63 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/357.63 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 357.63 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 63,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,043.02/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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