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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 354.68 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 354.68 and 179.56 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 354.68 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/354.68 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 354.68 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 63,686.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,686.34/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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