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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.36, 385.98 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.36, 385.98 and 176.08 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.36 : 385.98 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.36/385.98 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.36x = 385.98 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.36x = 67,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,963.36/257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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