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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.96, 355.89 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.96, 355.89 and 175.11 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.96 : 355.89 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.96/355.89 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.96x = 355.89 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.96x = 62,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,321.22/257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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