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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.60, 355.27 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.60, 355.27 and 168.98 is: 233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.60 : 355.27 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.60/355.27 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.60x = 355.27 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.60x = 60,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,032.68/257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.05

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