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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 354.56 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 354.56 and 174.14 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 354.56 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/354.56 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 354.56 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 61,743.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,743.08/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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