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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.01, 356.07 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.01, 356.07 and 153.16 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.01 : 356.07 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.01/356.07 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.01x = 356.07 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.01x = 54,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,535.68/258.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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