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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 355.97 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 355.97 and 169.49 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 355.97 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/355.97 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 355.97 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 60,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,330.73/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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