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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 358.02 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 358.02 and 176.40 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 358.02 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/358.02 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 358.02 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 63,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,154.73/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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