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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.88, 355.92 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.88, 355.92 and 168.27 is: 232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.88 : 355.92 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.88/355.92 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.88x = 355.92 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.88x = 59,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,890.19/257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.24

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