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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.77, 355.47 and 173.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.77, 355.47 and 173.93 is: 239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.77 : 355.47 = 173.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.77/355.47 = 173.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.77x = 355.47 × 173.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.77x = 61,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,826.90/257.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.86

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