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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.07, 355.85 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.07, 355.85 and 184.36 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.07 : 355.85 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.07/355.85 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.07x = 355.85 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.07x = 65,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,604.51/258.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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