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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.49, 355.14 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.49, 355.14 and 170.01 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.49 : 355.14 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.49/355.14 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.49x = 355.14 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.49x = 60,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,377.35/257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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