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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 356.58 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 356.58 and 175.46 is: 242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 356.58 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/356.58 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 356.58 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 62,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,563.74/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.19

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