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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.39, 354.83 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.39, 354.83 and 169.91 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.39 : 354.83 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.39/354.83 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.39x = 354.83 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.39x = 60,287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,287.87/257.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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