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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.01, 386.73 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.01, 386.73 and 171.34 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.01 : 386.73 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.01/386.73 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.01x = 386.73 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.01x = 66,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,262.32/258.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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