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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.40, 356.52 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.40, 356.52 and 170.92 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.40 : 356.52 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.40/356.52 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.40x = 356.52 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.40x = 60,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,936.40/258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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