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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 356.82 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 356.82 and 175.69 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 356.82 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/356.82 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 356.82 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 62,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,689.71/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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