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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.59, 357.04 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.59, 357.04 and 184.93 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.59 : 357.04 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.59/357.04 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.59x = 357.04 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.59x = 66,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,028.75/258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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