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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.65, 358.37 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.65, 358.37 and 176.95 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.65 : 358.37 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.65/358.37 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.65x = 358.37 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.65x = 63,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,413.13/259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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