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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.76, 386.67 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.76, 386.67 and 176.40 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.76 : 386.67 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.76/386.67 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.76x = 386.67 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.76x = 68,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,208.59/257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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