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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 356.37 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 356.37 and 184.90 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 356.37 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/356.37 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 356.37 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 65,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,892.81/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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