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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 357.41 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 357.41 and 184.45 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 357.41 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/357.41 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 357.41 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 65,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,925.52/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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