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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 357.12 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 357.12 and 181.08 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 357.12 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/357.12 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 357.12 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 64,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,667.29/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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