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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.10, 385.44 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.10, 385.44 and 112.74 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.10 : 385.44 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.10/385.44 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.10x = 385.44 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.10x = 43,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,454.51/257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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