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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.82, 355.64 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.82, 355.64 and 169.44 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.82 : 355.64 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.82/355.64 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.82x = 355.64 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.82x = 60,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,258.79/257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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