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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.70, 389.80 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.70, 389.80 and 177.18 is: 265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.70 : 389.80 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.70/389.80 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.70x = 389.80 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.70x = 69,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,064.76/259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.94

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