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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 354.69 and 169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 354.69 and 169.87 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 354.69 = 169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/354.69 = 169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 354.69 × 169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 60,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,251.19/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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