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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.41, 356.40 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.41, 356.40 and 184.61 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.41 : 356.40 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.41/356.40 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.41x = 356.40 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.41x = 65,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,795.90/258.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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