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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.77, 355.48 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.77, 355.48 and 184.06 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.77 : 355.48 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.77/355.48 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.77x = 355.48 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.77x = 65,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,429.65/257.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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