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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.34, 355.29 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.34, 355.29 and 170.17 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.34 : 355.29 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.34/355.29 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.34x = 355.29 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.34x = 60,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,458.17/257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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