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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.21, 356.42 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.21, 356.42 and 169.76 is: 234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.21 : 356.42 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.21/356.42 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.21x = 356.42 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.21x = 60,503.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,503.23/258.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.32

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