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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.10, 356.20 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.10, 356.20 and 184.75 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.10 : 356.20 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.10/356.20 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.10x = 356.20 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.10x = 65,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,806.60/258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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