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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.74, 355.30 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.74, 355.30 and 170.26 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.74 : 355.30 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.74/355.30 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.74x = 355.30 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.74x = 60,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,493.38/257.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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