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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 356.79 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 356.79 and 175.68 is: 242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 356.79 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/356.79 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 356.79 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 62,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,680.87/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.30

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