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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 356.86 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 356.86 and 153.72 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 356.86 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/356.86 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 356.86 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 54,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856.85/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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