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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.10, 386.28 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.10, 386.28 and 180.88 is: 270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.10 : 386.28 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.10/386.28 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.10x = 386.28 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.10x = 69,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,869.36/258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.71

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