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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.95, 355.83 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.95, 355.83 and 175.02 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.95 : 355.83 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.95/355.83 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.95x = 355.83 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.95x = 62,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,277.37/257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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