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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 390.12 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 390.12 and 179.32 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 390.12 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/390.12 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 390.12 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 69,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,956.32/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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