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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.15, 355.02 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.15, 355.02 and 177.52 is: 245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.15 : 355.02 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.15/355.02 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.15x = 355.02 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.15x = 63,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,022.26/257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.08

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