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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.58, 356.79 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.58, 356.79 and 153.71 is: 212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.58 : 356.79 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.58/356.79 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.58x = 356.79 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.58x = 54,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,841.30/258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.08

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