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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.41, 356.58 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.41, 356.58 and 170.93 is: 235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.41 : 356.58 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.41/356.58 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.41x = 356.58 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.41x = 60,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,948.44/258.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.86

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