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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 358.58 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 358.58 and 176.87 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 358.58 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/358.58 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 358.58 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 63,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,420.37/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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