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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 356.32 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 356.32 and 175.66 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 356.32 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/356.32 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 356.32 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 62,591.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,591.17/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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