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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 356 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 356 and 171.04 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 356 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/356 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 356 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 60,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,890.24/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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