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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.30, 356.22 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.30, 356.22 and 171 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.30 : 356.22 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.30/356.22 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.30x = 356.22 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.30x = 60,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,913.62/258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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