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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 355.98 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 355.98 and 154.52 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 355.98 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/355.98 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 355.98 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 55,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,006.03/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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