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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.30, 355.29 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.30, 355.29 and 170.36 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.30 : 355.29 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.30/355.29 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.30x = 355.29 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.30x = 60,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,527.20/257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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