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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.72, 358.74 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.72, 358.74 and 182.44 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.72 : 358.74 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.72/358.74 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.72x = 358.74 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.72x = 65,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,448.53/259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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