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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.30, 357.96 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.30, 357.96 and 170.88 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.30 : 357.96 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.30/357.96 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.30x = 357.96 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.30x = 61,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,168.20/259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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