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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.27, 355.12 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.27, 355.12 and 170.06 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.27 : 355.12 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.27/355.12 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.27x = 355.12 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.27x = 60,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,389.51/257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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