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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.42, 357.82 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.42, 357.82 and 176.48 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.42 : 357.82 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.42/357.82 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.42x = 357.82 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.42x = 63,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,148.07/259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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