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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.27, 355.05 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.27, 355.05 and 182.72 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.27 : 355.05 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.27/355.05 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.27x = 355.05 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.27x = 64,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,875.62/257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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