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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.64, 355.71 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.64, 355.71 and 170.43 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.64 : 355.71 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.64/355.71 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.64x = 355.71 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.64x = 60,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,623.66/257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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