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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 356 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 356 and 170.78 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 356 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/356 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 356 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 60,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797.68/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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