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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.61, 358.19 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.61, 358.19 and 180.84 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.61 : 358.19 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.61/358.19 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.61x = 358.19 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.61x = 64,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,772.38/259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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