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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 355.90 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 355.90 and 168.25 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 355.90 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/355.90 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 355.90 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 59,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,881.53/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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