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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 356.62 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 356.62 and 180.93 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 356.62 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/356.62 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 356.62 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 64,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,523.26/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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