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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 356.82 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 356.82 and 170.04 is: 234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 356.82 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/356.82 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 356.82 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 60,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,673.67/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.68

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