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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 356.51 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 356.51 and 171.05 is: 236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 356.51 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/356.51 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 356.51 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 60,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,981.07/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.15

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