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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.48, 354.77 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.48, 354.77 and 174.44 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.48 : 354.77 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.48/354.77 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.48x = 354.77 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.48x = 61,886.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,886.75/257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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