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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.72, 358.49 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.72, 358.49 and 176.97 is: 244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.72 : 358.49 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.72/358.49 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.72x = 358.49 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.72x = 63,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,441.98/259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.27

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