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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.84, 389.76 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.84, 389.76 and 178.66 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.84 : 389.76 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.84/389.76 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.84x = 389.76 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.84x = 69,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,634.52/259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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