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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.03, 354.98 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.03, 354.98 and 163.73 is: 226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.03 : 354.98 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.03/354.98 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.03x = 354.98 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.03x = 58,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,118.28/257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.12

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