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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 356.52 and 169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 356.52 and 169.85 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 356.52 = 169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/356.52 = 169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 356.52 × 169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 60,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,554.07/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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