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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 356.22 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 356.22 and 170.80 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 356.22 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/356.22 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 356.22 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 60,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,842.38/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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