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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.53, 386 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.53, 386 and 111.40 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.53 : 386 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.53/386 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.53x = 386 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.53x = 43,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000.40/257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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