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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.18, 385.85 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.18, 385.85 and 109.01 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.18 : 385.85 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.18/385.85 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.18x = 385.85 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.18x = 42,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059.85/257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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