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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.36, 354.92 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.36, 354.92 and 179.76 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.36 : 354.92 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.36/354.92 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.36x = 354.92 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.36x = 63,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,800.42/257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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