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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.22, 385.17 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.22, 385.17 and 161.10 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.22 : 385.17 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.22/385.17 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.22x = 385.17 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.22x = 62,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,050.89/257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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