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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.13, 354.74 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.13, 354.74 and 179.55 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.13 : 354.74 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.13/354.74 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.13x = 354.74 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.13x = 63,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,692.67/257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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