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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.19, 354.83 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.19, 354.83 and 172.01 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.19 : 354.83 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.19/354.83 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.19x = 354.83 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.19x = 61,031.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031.67/257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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