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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.24, 357.93 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.24, 357.93 and 170.77 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.24 : 357.93 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.24/357.93 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.24x = 357.93 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.24x = 61,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,123.71/259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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