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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.22, 385.02 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.22, 385.02 and 179.82 is: 269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.22 : 385.02 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.22/385.02 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.22x = 385.02 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.22x = 69,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,234.30/257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.16

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