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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.29, 385.85 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.29, 385.85 and 160.48 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.29 : 385.85 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.29/385.85 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.29x = 385.85 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.29x = 61,920.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,920.41/257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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