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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 356.16 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 356.16 and 179.36 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 356.16 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/356.16 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 356.16 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 63,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,882.33/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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