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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 357.68 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 357.68 and 175.92 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 357.68 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/357.68 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 357.68 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 62,922.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,922.19/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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