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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.38, 355.19 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.38, 355.19 and 174.56 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.38 : 355.19 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.38/355.19 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.38x = 355.19 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.38x = 61,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,999.32/257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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