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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.50, 357.62 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.50, 357.62 and 176.61 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 357.62 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/357.62 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 357.62 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 63,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,159.27/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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