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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 358.37 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 358.37 and 176.82 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 358.37 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/358.37 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 358.37 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 63,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,366.98/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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