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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.09, 385.69 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.09, 385.69 and 110.93 is: 166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.09 : 385.69 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.09/385.69 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.09x = 385.69 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.09x = 42,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,785.28/257.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.42

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