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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 357.02 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 357.02 and 171.25 is: 236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 357.02 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/357.02 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 357.02 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 61,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,139.68/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.48

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