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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.57, 358.08 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.57, 358.08 and 171.14 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.57 : 358.08 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.57/358.08 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.57x = 358.08 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.57x = 61,281.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,281.81/259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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