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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 354.71 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 354.71 and 157.44 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 354.71 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/354.71 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 354.71 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 55,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,844.76/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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