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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.34, 354.74 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.34, 354.74 and 168.67 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.34 : 354.74 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.34/354.74 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.34x = 354.74 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.34x = 59,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,833.60/257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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