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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.01, 355.03 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.01, 355.03 and 174.48 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.01 : 355.03 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.01/355.03 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.01x = 355.03 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.01x = 61,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,945.63/257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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