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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.43, 356.35 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.43, 356.35 and 175.58 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.43 : 356.35 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.43/356.35 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.43x = 356.35 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.43x = 62,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,568.38/258.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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