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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.13, 357.75 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.13, 357.75 and 171.95 is: 237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.13 : 357.75 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.13/357.75 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.13x = 357.75 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.13x = 61,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,513.32/259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.39

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