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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.64, 385.92 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.64, 385.92 and 176.64 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.64 : 385.92 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.64/385.92 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.64x = 385.92 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.64x = 68,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,168.91/257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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