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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.88, 357.33 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.88, 357.33 and 176.26 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.88 : 357.33 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.88/357.33 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.88x = 357.33 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.88x = 62,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,982.99/258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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