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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 354.60 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 354.60 and 174.22 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 354.60 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/354.60 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 354.60 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 61,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,778.41/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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