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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.23, 385.85 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.23, 385.85 and 112.96 is: 169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.23 : 385.85 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.23/385.85 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.23x = 385.85 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.23x = 43,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,585.62/257.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.44

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