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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.67, 357.02 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.67, 357.02 and 181 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.67 : 357.02 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.67/357.02 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.67x = 357.02 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.67x = 64,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,620.62/258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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