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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 356.44 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 356.44 and 184.92 is: 254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 356.44 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/356.44 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 356.44 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 65,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,912.88/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.77

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