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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.57, 356.86 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.57, 356.86 and 179.87 is: 248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.57 : 356.86 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.57/356.86 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.57x = 356.86 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.57x = 64,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,185.84/258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.23

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