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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 358.36 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 358.36 and 169.92 is: 234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 358.36 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/358.36 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 358.36 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 60,889.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,889.89/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.35

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