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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 356.59 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 356.59 and 170.02 is: 234.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 356.59 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/356.59 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 356.59 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 60,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,627.43/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.53

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