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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.29, 355.26 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.29, 355.26 and 168.83 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.29 : 355.26 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.29/355.26 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.29x = 355.26 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.29x = 59,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,980.07/257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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