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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 354.72 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 354.72 and 179.26 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 354.72 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/354.72 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 354.72 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 63,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,587.11/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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