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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.09, 354.65 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.09, 354.65 and 162.52 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.09 : 354.65 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.09/354.65 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.09x = 354.65 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.09x = 57,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,635.13/257.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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