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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 358.02 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 358.02 and 245.16 is: 337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 358.02 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/358.02 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 358.02 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 87,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,772.18/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.92

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