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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.42, 355.28 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.42, 355.28 and 170.04 is: 234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.42 : 355.28 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.42/355.28 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.42x = 355.28 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.42x = 60,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,411.81/257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.68

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