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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.43, 385.94 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.43, 385.94 and 113.13 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.43 : 385.94 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.43/385.94 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.43x = 385.94 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.43x = 43,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,660.83/257.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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