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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.53, 355.45 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.53, 355.45 and 164.25 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.53 : 355.45 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.53/355.45 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.53x = 355.45 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.53x = 58,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,383.14/257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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