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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 356.74 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 356.74 and 246.54 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 356.74 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/356.74 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 356.74 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 87,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,950.06/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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