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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.88, 355.94 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.88, 355.94 and 169.32 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.88 : 355.94 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.88/355.94 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.88x = 355.94 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.88x = 60,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,267.76/257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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