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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.18, 356.33 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.18, 356.33 and 147.70 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.18 : 356.33 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.18/356.33 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.18x = 356.33 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.18x = 52,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,628.16/258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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