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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.42, 356.76 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.42, 356.76 and 184.85 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.42 : 356.76 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.42/356.76 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.42x = 356.76 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.42x = 65,947.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,947.09/258.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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