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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.16, 354.96 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.16, 354.96 and 183.68 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.16 : 354.96 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.16/354.96 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.16x = 354.96 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.16x = 65,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,199.05/257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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