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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 357.24 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 357.24 and 180.28 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 357.24 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/357.24 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 357.24 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 64,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,403.23/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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