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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.06, 385.73 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.06, 385.73 and 112.79 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.06 : 385.73 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.06/385.73 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.06x = 385.73 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.06x = 43,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,506.49/257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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