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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.44, 354.96 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.44, 354.96 and 178.76 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.44 : 354.96 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.44/354.96 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.44x = 354.96 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.44x = 63,453.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,453.29/257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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