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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 357.63 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 357.63 and 176.54 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 357.63 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/357.63 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 357.63 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 63,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,136.00/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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