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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.23, 385.89 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.23, 385.89 and 113.05 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.23 : 385.89 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.23/385.89 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.23x = 385.89 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.23x = 43,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,624.86/257.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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