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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.23, 354.86 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.23, 354.86 and 179.65 is: 247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.23 : 354.86 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.23/354.86 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.23x = 354.86 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.23x = 63,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,748.82/257.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.83

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