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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.68, 385.80 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.68, 385.80 and 176.40 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.68 : 385.80 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.68/385.80 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.68x = 385.80 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.68x = 68,055.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,055.12/257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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