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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.51, 355.26 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.51, 355.26 and 174.48 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.51 : 355.26 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.51/355.26 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.51x = 355.26 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.51x = 61,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,985.76/257.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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