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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 356.42 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 356.42 and 184.79 is: 254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 356.42 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/356.42 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 356.42 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 65,864.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864.20/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.86

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