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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 356.86 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 356.86 and 175.62 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 356.86 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/356.86 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 356.86 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 62,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,671.75/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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