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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.31, 385.63 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.31, 385.63 and 110.89 is: 166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.31 : 385.63 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.31/385.63 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.31x = 385.63 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.31x = 42,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,760.55/257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.18

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