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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.90, 357.14 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.90, 357.14 and 180.06 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.90 : 357.14 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.90/357.14 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.90x = 357.14 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.90x = 64,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,305.74/258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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