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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 358.80 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 358.80 and 176.76 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 358.80 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/358.80 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 358.80 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 63,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,421.31/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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