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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 356.82 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 356.82 and 153.66 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 356.82 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/356.82 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 356.82 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 54,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,828.96/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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