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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 385.77 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 385.77 and 176 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 385.77 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/385.77 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 385.77 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 67,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,895.52/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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