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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.94, 355.73 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.94, 355.73 and 173.77 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.94 : 355.73 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.94/355.73 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.94x = 355.73 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.94x = 61,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,813.44/257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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