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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 358.13 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 358.13 and 170.81 is: 235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 358.13 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/358.13 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 358.13 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 61,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,170.82/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.74

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