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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 356.22 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 356.22 and 175.23 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 356.22 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/356.22 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 356.22 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 62,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,419.42/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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