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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.40, 385.68 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.40, 385.68 and 161.02 is: 241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.40 : 385.68 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.40/385.68 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.40x = 385.68 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.40x = 62,102.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,102.19/257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.27

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