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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.34, 356.46 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.34, 356.46 and 179.80 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.34 : 356.46 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.34/356.46 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.34x = 356.46 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.34x = 64,091.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,091.51/258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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