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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.99, 387.58 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.99, 387.58 and 180.53 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.99 : 387.58 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.99/387.58 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.99x = 387.58 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.99x = 69,967.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,967.43/258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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