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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 354.48 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 354.48 and 163.77 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 354.48 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/354.48 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 354.48 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 58,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,053.24/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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