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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 357.66 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 357.66 and 170.64 is: 235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 357.66 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/357.66 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 357.66 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 61,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031.10/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.46

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