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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.41, 356.69 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.41, 356.69 and 171.11 is: 236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.41 : 356.69 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.41/356.69 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.41x = 356.69 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.41x = 61,031.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031.87/258.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.19

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