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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.43, 355.35 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.43, 355.35 and 174.38 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.43 : 355.35 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.43/355.35 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.43x = 355.35 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.43x = 61,964.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,964.81/257.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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