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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.31, 356.59 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.31, 356.59 and 179.89 is: 248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.31 : 356.59 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.31/356.59 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.31x = 356.59 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.31x = 64,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,145.30/258.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.33

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