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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.67, 355.46 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.67, 355.46 and 169.11 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.67 : 355.46 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.67/355.46 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.67x = 355.46 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.67x = 60,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,111.31/257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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