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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.16, 385.78 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.16, 385.78 and 112.80 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.16 : 385.78 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.16/385.78 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.16x = 385.78 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.16x = 43,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,515.98/257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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