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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.58, 355.47 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.58, 355.47 and 170.10 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.58 : 355.47 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.58/355.47 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.58x = 355.47 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.58x = 60,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,463.67/257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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