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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.27, 356.16 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.27, 356.16 and 174.43 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.27 : 356.16 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.27/356.16 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.27x = 356.16 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.27x = 62,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,124.99/258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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