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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 357.20 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 357.20 and 180.01 is: 248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 357.20 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/357.20 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 357.20 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 64,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,299.79/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.53

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