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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.24, 386.16 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.24, 386.16 and 154.58 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.24 : 386.16 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.24/386.16 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.24x = 386.16 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.24x = 59,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,692.61/257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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