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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.75, 355.40 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.75, 355.40 and 164.34 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.75 : 355.40 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.75/355.40 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.75x = 355.40 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.75x = 58,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,406.44/257.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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