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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 358.47 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 358.47 and 169.97 is: 234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 358.47 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/358.47 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 358.47 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 60,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,927.35/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.57

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