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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.22, 354.93 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.22, 354.93 and 174.29 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.22 : 354.93 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.22/354.93 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.22x = 354.93 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.22x = 61,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,858.98/257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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