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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.94, 386.97 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.94, 386.97 and 176.82 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.94 : 386.97 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.94/386.97 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.94x = 386.97 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.94x = 68,424.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,424.04/257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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