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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.49, 358.21 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.49, 358.21 and 180.92 is: 249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.49 : 358.21 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.49/358.21 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.49x = 358.21 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.49x = 64,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,805.44/259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.74

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