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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.03, 354.66 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.03, 354.66 and 157.43 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.03 : 354.66 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.03/354.66 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.03x = 354.66 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.03x = 55,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,832.35/257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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