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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.47, 355.43 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.47, 355.43 and 170.19 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.47 : 355.43 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.47/355.43 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.47x = 355.43 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.47x = 60,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,491.06/257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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