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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 358.25 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 358.25 and 175.76 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 358.25 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/358.25 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 358.25 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 62,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,964.23/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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