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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 356.87 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 356.87 and 175.75 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 356.87 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/356.87 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 356.87 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 62,719.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,719.45/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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