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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.76, 356.82 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.76, 356.82 and 181 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.76 : 356.82 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.76/356.82 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.76x = 356.82 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.76x = 64,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,584.42/258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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