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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 356.67 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 356.67 and 171 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 356.67 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/356.67 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 356.67 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 60,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,990.57/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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