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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 356.03 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 356.03 and 184.55 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 356.03 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/356.03 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 356.03 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 65,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,705.34/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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