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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.52, 355.44 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.52, 355.44 and 170.52 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.52 : 355.44 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.52/355.44 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.52x = 355.44 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.52x = 60,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,609.63/257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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