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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 389.04 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 389.04 and 178.44 is: 267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 389.04 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/389.04 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 389.04 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 69,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,420.30/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.45

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