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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 358.41 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 358.41 and 176.64 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 358.41 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/358.41 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 358.41 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 63,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,309.54/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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