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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 358.38 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 358.38 and 176.68 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 358.38 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/358.38 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 358.38 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 63,318.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,318.58/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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