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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.49, 355.19 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.49, 355.19 and 174.60 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.49 : 355.19 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.49/355.19 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.49x = 355.19 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.49x = 62,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,015.30/257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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