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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.16, 354.86 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.16, 354.86 and 163.92 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.16 : 354.86 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.16/354.86 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.16x = 354.86 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.16x = 58,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,167.83/257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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