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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.80, 355.62 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.80, 355.62 and 174.76 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.80 : 355.62 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.80/355.62 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.80x = 355.62 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.80x = 62,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,148.15/257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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