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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 356.28 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 356.28 and 180.32 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 356.28 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/356.28 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 356.28 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 64,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,244.41/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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