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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.13, 356.37 and 170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.13, 356.37 and 170.95 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.13 : 356.37 = 170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.13/356.37 = 170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.13x = 356.37 × 170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.13x = 60,921.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,921.45/258.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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