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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 357.57 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 357.57 and 176.39 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 357.57 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/357.57 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 357.57 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 63,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,069.98/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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