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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.90, 386.70 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.90, 386.70 and 176.84 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.90 : 386.70 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.90/386.70 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.90x = 386.70 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.90x = 68,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,382.09/257.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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