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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 359.06 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 359.06 and 177.32 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 359.06 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/359.06 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 359.06 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 63,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,668.52/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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