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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.93, 386.89 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.93, 386.89 and 176.79 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.93 : 386.89 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.93/386.89 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.93x = 386.89 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.93x = 68,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,397.84/257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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