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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.12, 385.32 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.12, 385.32 and 160.64 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.12 : 385.32 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.12/385.32 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.12x = 385.32 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.12x = 61,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,897.80/257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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