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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.18, 355.03 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.18, 355.03 and 178.76 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.18 : 355.03 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.18/355.03 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.18x = 355.03 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.18x = 63,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,465.60/257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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