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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 356.92 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 356.92 and 175.56 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 356.92 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/356.92 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 356.92 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 62,660.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,660.88/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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