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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 357.68 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 357.68 and 181.76 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 357.68 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/357.68 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 357.68 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 65,011.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,011.92/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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