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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 389.77 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 389.77 and 177.34 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 389.77 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/389.77 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 389.77 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 69,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,121.81/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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