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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.10, 354.74 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.10, 354.74 and 163.85 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.10 : 354.74 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.10/354.74 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.10x = 354.74 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.10x = 58,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,121.56/257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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