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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 358.65 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 358.65 and 176.96 is: 244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 358.65 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/358.65 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 358.65 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 63,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,464.91/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.26

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