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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.34, 356.61 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.34, 356.61 and 170.98 is: 236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.34 : 356.61 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.34/356.61 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.34x = 356.61 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.34x = 60,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,973.18/258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.02

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