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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 356.81 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 356.81 and 170.18 is: 234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 356.81 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/356.81 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 356.81 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 60,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,719.29/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.58

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