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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 355.68 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 355.68 and 175.14 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 355.68 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/355.68 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 355.68 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 62,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,293.80/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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