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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.77, 358.54 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.77, 358.54 and 177.08 is: 244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.77 : 358.54 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.77/358.54 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.77x = 358.54 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.77x = 63,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,488.69/259.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.40

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