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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.34, 356.38 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.34, 356.38 and 169.97 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.34 : 356.38 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.34/356.38 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.34x = 356.38 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.34x = 60,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,573.91/258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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