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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.13, 354.96 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.13, 354.96 and 174.24 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.13 : 354.96 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.13/354.96 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.13x = 354.96 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.13x = 61,848.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,848.23/257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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