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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.15, 354.71 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.15, 354.71 and 163.71 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.15 : 354.71 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.15/354.71 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.15x = 354.71 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.15x = 58,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,069.98/257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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