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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 357.63 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 357.63 and 170.73 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 357.63 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/357.63 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 357.63 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 61,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,058.49/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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