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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.23, 355.08 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.23, 355.08 and 170.11 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.23 : 355.08 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.23/355.08 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.23x = 355.08 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.23x = 60,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,402.66/257.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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