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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 356.85 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 356.85 and 168.90 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 356.85 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/356.85 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 356.85 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 60,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,271.97/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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