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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 356.88 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 356.88 and 175.80 is: 242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 356.88 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/356.88 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 356.88 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 62,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,739.50/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.61

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