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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.98, 356.94 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.98, 356.94 and 176.04 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.98 : 356.94 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.98/356.94 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.98x = 356.94 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.98x = 62,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,835.72/258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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