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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.70, 386.75 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.70, 386.75 and 176.70 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.70 : 386.75 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.70/386.75 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.70x = 386.75 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.70x = 68,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,338.73/257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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