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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.34, 355.17 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.34, 355.17 and 152.43 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.34 : 355.17 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.34/355.17 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.34x = 355.17 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.34x = 54,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,138.56/257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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