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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 357.02 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 357.02 and 171.43 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 357.02 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/357.02 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 357.02 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 61,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,203.94/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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