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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 358.02 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 358.02 and 170.98 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 358.02 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/358.02 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 358.02 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 61,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,214.26/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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