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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.30, 356.58 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.30, 356.58 and 169.88 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.30 : 356.58 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.30/356.58 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.30x = 356.58 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.30x = 60,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,574.03/258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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