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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.10, 354.96 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.10, 354.96 and 169.92 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.10 : 354.96 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.10/354.96 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.10x = 354.96 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.10x = 60,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,314.80/257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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