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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.51, 357.93 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.51, 357.93 and 169.80 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.51 : 357.93 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.51/357.93 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.51x = 357.93 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.51x = 60,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,776.51/259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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