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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.97, 356.07 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.97, 356.07 and 175.23 is: 241.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.97 : 356.07 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.97/356.07 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.97x = 356.07 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.97x = 62,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,394.15/257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.87

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