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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.93, 358.73 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.93, 358.73 and 177.18 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.93 : 358.73 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.93/358.73 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.93x = 358.73 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.93x = 63,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,559.78/259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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