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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 357.57 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 357.57 and 170.66 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 357.57 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/357.57 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 357.57 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 61,021.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,021.11/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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