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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 357.76 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 357.76 and 170.97 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 357.76 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/357.76 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 357.76 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 61,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,166.23/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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