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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.30, 354.86 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.30, 354.86 and 174.27 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.30 : 354.86 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.30/354.86 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.30x = 354.86 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.30x = 61,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,841.45/257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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