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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.51, 358.24 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.51, 358.24 and 176.62 is: 243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.51 : 358.24 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.51/358.24 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.51x = 358.24 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.51x = 63,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,272.35/259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.81

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