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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 385.62 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 385.62 and 112.75 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 385.62 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/385.62 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 385.62 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 43,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,478.66/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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