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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.84, 355.92 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.84, 355.92 and 170.48 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.84 : 355.92 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.84/355.92 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.84x = 355.92 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.84x = 60,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,677.24/257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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