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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.43, 357.84 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.43, 357.84 and 176.58 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.43 : 357.84 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.43/357.84 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.43x = 357.84 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.43x = 63,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,187.39/259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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