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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 356.30 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 356.30 and 147.67 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 356.30 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/356.30 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 356.30 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 52,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,613.75/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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