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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.35, 355.35 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.35, 355.35 and 168.90 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.35 : 355.35 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.35/355.35 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.35x = 355.35 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.35x = 60,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,018.62/257.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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