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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.76, 356.99 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.76, 356.99 and 148.17 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.76 : 356.99 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.76/356.99 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.76x = 356.99 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.76x = 52,895.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,895.81/258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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