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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.31, 356.10 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.31, 356.10 and 184.50 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.31 : 356.10 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.31/356.10 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.31x = 356.10 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.31x = 65,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,699.53/258.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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