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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.80, 357 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.80, 357 and 175.76 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.80 : 357 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.80/357 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.80x = 357 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.80x = 62,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,746.32/258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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