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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.50, 356.75 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.50, 356.75 and 175.79 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.50 : 356.75 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.50/356.75 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.50x = 356.75 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.50x = 62,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,710.42/258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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