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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.37, 356.40 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.37, 356.40 and 169.82 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.37 : 356.40 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.37/356.40 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.37x = 356.40 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.37x = 60,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,523.85/258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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