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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.48, 385.96 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.48, 385.96 and 113.28 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.48 : 385.96 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.48/385.96 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.48x = 385.96 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.48x = 43,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,721.55/257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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