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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 355.79 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 355.79 and 175.23 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 355.79 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/355.79 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 355.79 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 62,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,345.52/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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