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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.35, 356.51 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.35, 356.51 and 171.18 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.35 : 356.51 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.35/356.51 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.35x = 356.51 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.35x = 61,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027.81/258.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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