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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.22, 356.13 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.22, 356.13 and 175.20 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.22 : 356.13 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.22/356.13 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.22x = 356.13 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.22x = 62,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,393.98/258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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