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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 357.35 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 357.35 and 170.37 is: 235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 357.35 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/357.35 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 357.35 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 60,880.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,880.87/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.12

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