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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 358.28 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 358.28 and 181 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 358.28 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/358.28 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 358.28 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 64,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,848.68/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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