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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.70, 386.30 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.70, 386.30 and 176.57 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.70 : 386.30 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.70/386.30 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.70x = 386.30 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.70x = 68,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,206.18/257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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