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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.99, 355.65 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.99, 355.65 and 170.51 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.99 : 355.65 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.99/355.65 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.99x = 355.65 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.99x = 60,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,641.88/257.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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