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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.72, 355.95 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.72, 355.95 and 174.69 is: 241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.72 : 355.95 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.72/355.95 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.72x = 355.95 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.72x = 62,180.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,180.91/257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.27

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