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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.72, 355.59 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.72, 355.59 and 147.17 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.72 : 355.59 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.72/355.59 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.72x = 355.59 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.72x = 52,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,330.40/257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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