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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 355.80 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 355.80 and 175.12 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 355.80 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/355.80 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 355.80 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 62,307.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,307.70/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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