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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.20, 355.08 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.20, 355.08 and 179.44 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.20 : 355.08 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.20/355.08 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.20x = 355.08 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.20x = 63,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,715.56/257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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