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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.13, 355.77 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.13, 355.77 and 175.21 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.13 : 355.77 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.13/355.77 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.13x = 355.77 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.13x = 62,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,333.57/258.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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