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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.03, 385.25 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.03, 385.25 and 110.90 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.03 : 385.25 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.03/385.25 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.03x = 385.25 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.03x = 42,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,724.23/257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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