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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.79, 357.06 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.79, 357.06 and 180.02 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.79 : 357.06 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.79/357.06 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.79x = 357.06 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.79x = 64,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,278.84/258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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