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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.49, 385.92 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.49, 385.92 and 113.04 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.49 : 385.92 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.49/385.92 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.49x = 385.92 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.49x = 43,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,624.40/257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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