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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.06, 354.32 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.06, 354.32 and 178.49 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.06 : 354.32 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.06/354.32 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.06x = 354.32 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.06x = 63,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,242.58/257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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