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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.28, 385.68 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.28, 385.68 and 112.68 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.28 : 385.68 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.28/385.68 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.28x = 385.68 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.28x = 43,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,458.42/257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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