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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.73, 357.98 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.73, 357.98 and 176.79 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.73 : 357.98 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.73/357.98 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.73x = 357.98 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.73x = 63,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,286.40/259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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