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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.57, 358.41 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.57, 358.41 and 176.95 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.57 : 358.41 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.57/358.41 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.57x = 358.41 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.57x = 63,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,420.42/259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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