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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.52, 386.04 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.52, 386.04 and 176.52 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.52 : 386.04 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.52/386.04 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.52x = 386.04 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.52x = 68,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,143.78/257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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