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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.25, 354.86 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.25, 354.86 and 174.40 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.25 : 354.86 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.25/354.86 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.25x = 354.86 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.25x = 61,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,885.81/257.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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