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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 354.72 and 163.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 354.72 and 163.99 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 354.72 = 163.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/354.72 = 163.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 354.72 × 163.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 58,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,170.53/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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