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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 358.43 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 358.43 and 176.49 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 358.43 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/358.43 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 358.43 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 63,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,259.31/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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