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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 358.17 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 358.17 and 154.65 is: 213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 358.17 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/358.17 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 358.17 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 55,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,390.99/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.39

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