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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.28, 356.52 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.28, 356.52 and 170.98 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.28 : 356.52 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.28/356.52 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.28x = 356.52 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.28x = 60,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,957.79/258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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