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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.18, 385.70 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.18, 385.70 and 120.15 is: 180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.18 : 385.70 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.18/385.70 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.18x = 385.70 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.18x = 46,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,341.25/257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.19

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