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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 357.62 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 357.62 and 171.68 is: 236.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 357.62 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/357.62 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 357.62 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 61,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,393.56/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.90

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