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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.01, 385.48 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.01, 385.48 and 110.85 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.01 : 385.48 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.01/385.48 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.01x = 385.48 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.01x = 42,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,730.46/257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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