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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 385.35 and 110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 385.35 and 110.69 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 385.35 = 110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/385.35 = 110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 385.35 × 110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 42,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,653.49/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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