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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 385.06 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 385.06 and 170.28 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 385.06 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/385.06 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 385.06 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 65,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,568.02/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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