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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.25, 356.20 and 179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.25, 356.20 and 179.41 is: 247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.25 : 356.20 = 179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.25/356.20 = 179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.25x = 356.20 × 179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.25x = 63,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,905.84/258.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.46

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