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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.34, 356.24 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.34, 356.24 and 169.83 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.34 : 356.24 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.34/356.24 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.34x = 356.24 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.34x = 60,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,502.05/258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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