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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.35, 356.40 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.35, 356.40 and 175.52 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.35 : 356.40 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.35/356.40 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.35x = 356.40 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.35x = 62,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,556.22/258.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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