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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.29, 354.99 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.29, 354.99 and 168.79 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.29 : 354.99 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.29/354.99 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.29x = 354.99 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.29x = 59,918.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,918.76/257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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