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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.03, 354.72 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.03, 354.72 and 163.86 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.03 : 354.72 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.03/354.72 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.03x = 354.72 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.03x = 58,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,123.06/257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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