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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.05, 386.25 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.05, 386.25 and 170.47 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.05 : 386.25 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.05/386.25 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.05x = 386.25 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.05x = 65,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,844.04/257.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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