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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.01, 385.68 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.01, 385.68 and 174.79 is: 262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.01 : 385.68 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.01/385.68 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.01x = 385.68 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.01x = 67,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,414.14/257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.31

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