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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.19, 354.72 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.19, 354.72 and 174.17 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.19 : 354.72 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.19/354.72 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.19x = 354.72 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.19x = 61,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,779.81/257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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