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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.14, 357.71 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.14, 357.71 and 171.93 is: 237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.14 : 357.71 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.14/357.71 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.14x = 357.71 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.14x = 61,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,501.08/259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.33

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