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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 356.72 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 356.72 and 153.60 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 356.72 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/356.72 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 356.72 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 54,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,791.42/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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