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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 358.19 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 358.19 and 176.80 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 358.19 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/358.19 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 358.19 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 63,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,327.99/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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