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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 356.81 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 356.81 and 181.05 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 356.81 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/356.81 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 356.81 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 64,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,599.55/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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