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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 356.04 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 356.04 and 184.41 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 356.04 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/356.04 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 356.04 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 65,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,657.34/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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