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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.73, 357.02 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.73, 357.02 and 168.84 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.73 : 357.02 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.73/357.02 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.73x = 357.02 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.73x = 60,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,278.41/258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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