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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 389.56 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 389.56 and 179.12 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 389.56 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/389.56 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 389.56 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 69,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,777.99/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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