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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.16, 385.56 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.16, 385.56 and 110.75 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.16 : 385.56 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.16/385.56 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.16x = 385.56 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.16x = 42,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700.77/257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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