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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.11, 385.79 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.11, 385.79 and 112.81 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.11 : 385.79 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.11/385.79 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.11x = 385.79 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.11x = 43,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,520.97/257.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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