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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 354.99 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 354.99 and 169.96 is: 234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 354.99 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/354.99 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 354.99 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 60,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,334.10/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.64

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