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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 357.21 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 357.21 and 180.24 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 357.21 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/357.21 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 357.21 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 64,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,383.53/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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