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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.40, 385.95 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.40, 385.95 and 176.34 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.40 : 385.95 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.40/385.95 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.40x = 385.95 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.40x = 68,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,058.42/257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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