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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.93, 358.41 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.93, 358.41 and 177.09 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.93 : 358.41 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.93/358.41 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.93x = 358.41 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.93x = 63,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,470.15/259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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