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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 358.33 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 358.33 and 181.19 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 358.33 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/358.33 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 358.33 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 64,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,925.81/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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