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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.40, 386.10 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.40, 386.10 and 176.22 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.40 : 386.10 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.40/386.10 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.40x = 386.10 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.40x = 68,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,038.54/257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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