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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 357.74 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 357.74 and 171.91 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 357.74 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/357.74 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 357.74 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 61,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,497.97/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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