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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 388.56 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 388.56 and 177.96 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 388.56 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/388.56 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 388.56 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 69,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,148.14/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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