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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.78, 356.54 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.78, 356.54 and 184.92 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.78 : 356.54 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.78/356.54 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.78x = 356.54 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.78x = 65,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,931.38/258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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