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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.13, 356.34 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.13, 356.34 and 175.24 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.13 : 356.34 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.13/356.34 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.13x = 356.34 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.13x = 62,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,445.02/258.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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