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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 356.24 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 356.24 and 147.65 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 356.24 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/356.24 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 356.24 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 52,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,597.42/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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