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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.83, 357.17 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.83, 357.17 and 146.79 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.83 : 357.17 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.83/357.17 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.83x = 357.17 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.83x = 52,428.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,428.25/258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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