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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 356.31 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 356.31 and 147.68 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 356.31 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/356.31 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 356.31 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 52,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,618.08/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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