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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.47, 356.81 and 171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.47, 356.81 and 171.19 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.47 : 356.81 = 171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.47/356.81 = 171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.47x = 356.81 × 171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.47x = 61,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,082.30/258.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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