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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.18, 356.04 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.18, 356.04 and 180.42 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.18 : 356.04 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.18/356.04 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.18x = 356.04 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.18x = 64,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,236.74/258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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