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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 358.38 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 358.38 and 177.12 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 358.38 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/358.38 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 358.38 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 63,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,476.27/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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