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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 356.55 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 356.55 and 168.80 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 356.55 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/356.55 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 356.55 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 60,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,183.86/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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