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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 356.36 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 356.36 and 184.74 is: 254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 356.36 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/356.36 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 356.36 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 65,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,833.95/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.93

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