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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.53, 356.40 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.53, 356.40 and 175.64 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.53 : 356.40 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.53/356.40 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.53x = 356.40 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.53x = 62,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,596.31/258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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