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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.78, 358.68 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.78, 358.68 and 180.96 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.78 : 358.68 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.78/358.68 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.78x = 358.68 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.78x = 64,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,906.06/259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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