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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 356.69 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 356.69 and 179.70 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 356.69 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/356.69 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 356.69 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 64,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,096.29/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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